Information Technology Systems and Research Division

  1. Prepares plans, programs and strategies for the development and implementation of information systems;
  2. Designs, develops and maintains information systems to support the generation and dissemination of official statistics and the implementation of processes for civil registration and general administration;
  3. Designs, develops and maintains statistical databases and related application systems to enable online access of data and to support the dissemination thrust of the office;
  4. Undertakes feasibility studies to support decisions on major ICT projects of NSO and as basis for financing and fund sourcing;
  5. Develops and recommends agency-wide ICT policies and standards;
  6. Evaluates and recommends new hardware, software, and other ICT tools for adoption at NSO;
  7. Conducts researches and studies and recommends strategies to improve the development and implementation of information systems;
  8. Assists in the conceptualization and development of NSO data products and services;
  9. Designs and develops ICT courseware for the NSO central and field offices;
  10. Prepares documentation for the development, implementation and archiving of information systems;
  11. Provides technical assistance to subject matter specialists and clients of NSO in defining requirements, preparing and evaluating ICT solutions;
  12. Prepares and develops the agency’s information systems strategic plan and ICT-related operational plans; and
  13. Performs other functions as may be assigned from time to time.